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According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the Diamondbacks have broached "creative" ways to retain free agent slugger J.D. Martinez.

The Red Sox have been viewed as the favorites and are reluctant to improve their offer, which is reportedly in the five-year, $100 million range. The Diamondbacks appear concerned about what giving a big contract to Martinez would mean for their chances of retaining Paul Goldschmidt long-term, but they are still holding out hope to get something done. The specifics of the "creative" offer are unclear, but it's believed they are considering a higher AAV (average annual value) on a shorter contract with opt-outs included. It's unclear if Martinez's agent, Scott Boras, will be receptive to such an offer, but Heyman writes that one Diamondbacks person "expressed a bit more optimism than before" about their chances. Feb 13 - 1:57 PM

Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports that the offer from the Red Sox to J.D. Martinez remains around five years and $100 million.

In other words, the offer is believed to be lower than the $125 million figure that has been reported. According to Speier, the Red Sox are reluctant to improve their offer because they don't want to bid against themselves. Still, they have a clear need for a middle-of-the-order bat and Martinez's agent, Scott Boras, remains in touch with the Diamondbacks. It's a staring contest without a clear sign of resolution. Feb 13 - 12:36 PM

Per Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the two sides have had multiple meetings this offseason, so this doesn't necessarily mean that something is close. However, with pitchers and catchers reporting this week, something will have to give sooner rather than later. Heyman reported late last week that offers from Arizona and Boston "are believed to be at very similar levels," likely in the $115-125 million range. We could be reaching crunch time. Feb 12 - 10:03 AM

Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that the Red Sox' and Diamondbacks' offers to J.D. Martinez "are believed to be at very similar levels."

It's been reported that the Red Sox' offer is in the $115-125 million range, and it sounds like the Diamondbacks' offer is in the same ballpark. Obviously, Martinez hasn't deemed either offer good enough and Heyman hears the 30-year-old is willing to wait it out as long as he needs to for more money. Heyman also adds that Martinez enjoyed his time in Arizona and would prefer to play the outfield rather than serve as a designated hitter as he'd be in Boston. However, the Red Sox can likely offer Martinez the most money. Things are currently at a standstill. Feb 8 - 7:35 PM

Shelby Miller won his arbitration case against the Diamondbacks and will receive a $4.9 million salary in 2018.

Arizona countered at $4.7 million when arbitration figures were exchanged last month. Miller made just four starts for the Diamondbacks in 2017 before having to undergo Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery in May. He probably won't return to a major league mound until sometime after the 2018 All-Star break. The 27-year-old is scheduled to become a free agent next winter.